RI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION
NON-CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:Teacher – Rhode Island School for the Deaf, Teacher of the Deaf with additional Special Education experience.
General Duties:Teachers provide instruction to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and/or language delayed children. Teachers create, with the students, a community of learners where students feel respected and honored. Teachers set instructional objectives, design and prepare instruction, and plan and implement various supportive activities that meet age-appropriate emotional, physical and instructional needs of students. Teachers communicate learning goals, high standards, and expected outcomes to students. Teachers build positive relationships with parents and collaborate with colleagues, in order to enhance each student’s ability to learn most effectively.

Supervision:Works under the general supervision of the Director

Functions and Responsibilities:

•Establishes an organized physical space and a creative classroom environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.

• Knowledge and respect for the cultural norms and language of the
Deaf community.

Ability to modify curriculum and workplace activities

•Complies with school, state, and federal policies and procedures and supports the mission of the school at all times.

•Communicates clearly with students in their identified language of instruction, determined by language planning and assessments.

•Maintains a current working knowledge of the Common Core Standards, the RI Standards, IEP process and special education regulations and state testing procedures.

•Plans instruction effectively, engages learners. and uses appropriate instructional techniques for deaf and hard-of-hearing learners.

•Monitors student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts/modifies instruction, materials, or assessments, where appropriate.

•Maintains appropriate classroom standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety.

•Makes learning goals clear to the students and maintains high standards and expectations.

•Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the students, the department, and the school.

•Promotes confidence and perseverance in the students, while stimulating increased personal responsibility and independence for achieving individual goals.

•Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individual students.

•Engages and Cooperates in a constructive relationship with parents and is receptive to their contributions.

•Maintains professional boundaries and refrains from gossip. Maintains student and staff confidentiality

•Works collaboratively with other school staff on planning and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum and works constructively to suggest improvements and possible approaches.

•Uses available resources to analyze, expand, reflect upon, and refine professional knowledge and skills.

•Develops and uses authentic assessment of student learning and uses assessment to drive classroom instruction (formative and summative assessments).

•Plans and completes necessary testing or data collection, documentation, and interpretation of data. Administers State testing and Alternative State Assessments as needed.

•Modifies curriculum and supports regular education teachers with curriculum modification for students on IEPs.

•Contributes to self-growth and continuous improvement of the school through active
participation in professional development activities and meetings. Applies new learning to personal professional practice.

•Attends IEP meetings. Serves as a special education case manager, writes annual IEP student goals and works steadily to ensure that students attain these goals. Monitors and reports IEP progress quarterly.

•Design and Integrates the implementation of behavior plans designed for individual students as needed.

•Prepares and submit lesson plans, maintains accurate records and submits required data paperwork on time.

•Participates in diagnostic and other planning meetings.

•May occasionally be delegated certain health care responsibilities by the school nurse, if needed.

•Performs other tasks, as directed by the Director or Curriculum Supervisor

Reasonable accommodations can be made for qualified individuals with a disability.

Essential Duties:
• Supervise Instructional Assistants
• Administer the Academic Tutoring Programs
• Collaborate with PBIS Team
• Collaborate with Testing Coordinator for scheduling
• Collect and maintain testing data/organize and share reports with the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Maintain program compliance with all applicable education laws and regulations
• Keep informed and up-to-date regarding new developments in curriculum, instruction and administration
• Serve as the liaison between the Parents Staff Association and the School
• Submit, track and follow-up on purchase orders
• Submit and follow-up on work orders and maintenance requests
• Implement School’s disciplinary policy for students
• Support technology integration practices in the school’s educational programs
• Review IEPs and ensure submission deadlines are met
• Serve as a member of the Lexington Leadership Council
• Assist Upper School Principal with other assigned duties
• When necessary, cover classes as substitute teacher

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Deaf Community
• Proficiency in American Sign language
• Experience in a school environment work with children and faculty
• Administrative experience
• Knowledge of the psychological and physiological development of students
• Knowledge of curriculum and principles of learning
• Knowledge of language and literacy development

Qualifications:
• NYS School Building Leader (SBL) certificate preferred
• MA in Deaf Education or related field
• NYS Teaching Certification

Characteristics:
• Demonstrate commitment to Lexington’s vision and mission
• Commitment to be flexible and open to updated and on-going research in the field of deaf education and data-based decision making
• Recognition of self as a learner; able to identify areas of growth and commitment to working in these areas

Medical clearance and investigative consumer report required.

Essential Duties:
• Supervise Instructional Assistants
• Administer the extracurricular activities program
• Collaborate with PBIS Team
• Collaborate with Testing Coordinator for scheduling
• Collect and maintain testing data/organize and share reports with the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Maintain program compliance with all applicable education laws and regulations
• Keep informed and up-to-date regarding new developments in curriculum, instruction and administration
• Serve as the liaison between the Parents Staff Association and the School
• Submit, track and follow-up on purchase orders
• Submit and follow-up on work orders and maintenance requests
• Implement School’s disciplinary policy for students
• Support technology integration practices in the school’s educational programs
• Review IEPs and ensure submission deadlines are met
• Serve as a member of the Lexington Leadership Council
• Assist other School Principal with other assigned duties
• When necessary, cover classes as substitute teacher
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Deaf Community
• Proficiency in American Sign language
• Experience in a school environment work with children and faculty
• Administrative experience
• Knowledge of the psychological and physiological development of students
• Knowledge of curriculum and principles of learning
• Knowledge of language and literacy development
Qualifications:
• NYS School Building Leader (SBL) certificate preferred
• MA in Deaf Education or related field
• NYS Teaching Certification
Characteristics:
• Demonstrate commitment to Lexington’s vision and mission
• Commitment to be flexible and open to updated and on-going research in the field of deaf education and data-based decision making
• Recognition of self as a learner; able to identify areas of growth and commitment to working in these areas
Medical clearance and investigative consumer report required.

The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the CEASD Board of Directors. Serves as chief staff executive, recommends and participates in the formulation of policies and makes decisions within existing policies as they have been approved by the Board of Directors. Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates programs and activities of CEASD to assure that objectives are attained, plans fulfilled, and member needs met. Maintains effective internal and external relationships. Achieves economical, productive performance, forward-looking programming and constructive growth of CEASD. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors. See full description and video announcement.

Our Agency:
The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including: academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve.

Our Staff:
Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We’re looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.

A little bit about the CDHY Outreach Team:
The Outreach Team offers services to deaf and hard of hearing students, their families, and the educators that serve them throughout Washington State. Our team consists of specialists in: American Sign Language, audiology, behavior, counseling, deaf plus, educational interpreting, listening and spoken language, literacy, school psychology, Signing Exact English, school psychology, social-emotional learning, speech-language, teaching strategies and curriculum, and transition (birth-22). We offer support to students, families, and school districts through direct services, state-wide events, and professional development opportunities. We are a state-wide resource dedicated to ensure that all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington receive the support they need to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

The CDHY Birth to 5 Outreach team offers a range of early intervention and early childhood services including family home visits (in-person and virtual), developmental evaluations, supporting IFSP development, training & technical assistance, and preparing for transition to preschool services. All of our birth-5 specialists have expertise in working with infants and toddlers who are deaf and hard of hearing, families, and early childhood professionals. The following is a more in depth description of the birth-3 consultation and evaluation services we provide.

Who we are looking for:
CDHY is currently seeking an experienced and skilled individual to serve as its Director of Birth-5 Outreach Services. The successful applicant will join a highly successful administrative team and be an active contributing participant for strategic planning for CDHY with an emphasis on incorporating goals and outcomes to lead the Statewide Outreach Team to success as they serve children and youth across the state of Washington. CDHY is looking for a visionary leader who will embrace and expand on a well-coordinated strategy to advance the education and awareness for young deaf and hard of hearing children and their families throughout the state. The Director will also be expected to lead the development and implementation of support through strategic partnerships, staff deployment and accountability, expanding professional development opportunities and outsourcing early childhood educational services with a variety of skilled professionals respecting all languages and communication modalities. This is an executive level position and reports to the Executive Director.

Duties
Essential Duties include:
Direct supervision of all Statewide Outreach Birth-5 personnel
Provide leadership and oversight of all associated programs
Develop and maintain relationships with various partners in the areas of early childhood education and outreach to develop a collaborative vision to promote educational programs and supports for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.
Guide CDHY Statewide Outreach Team growth and development to meet the needs of young students who are deaf and hard of hearing across Washington State regardless of location or language choice experience or communication modality
Establish strong partnerships and collaboration between the CDHY Birth-5 Team, Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)-Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT), Department of Health’s EHDDI program, Washington Hands & Voices, Washington School for the Deaf, Washington State School for the Blind, and WA DeafBlind Project (WSDS).
Identify gaps, needs and successes in service delivery to meet the educational needs of deaf and hard of hearing children and their parents/families. Gather information and work collaboratively with the executive team to identify, develop and deploy training and professional development opportunities
Budget monitoring and transaction approval for assigned personnel to meet department needs
Develop and monitor Performance Measures demonstrating success of programs implementation in local areas across the state
Participation on the CDHY Executive Leadership Team and Outreach Leadership Team
Monitoring and response to relevant legislative bill proposals and fiscal note requests
Develop and support strong, contract based, collaborative partnerships between CDHY and other state agencies, early intervention provider agencies, school districts, private organizations and providers, and other stakeholders to provide services for DHH students ages birth-5 throughout the state
Participate in state and national committees as assigned
Develops policies and procedures for the provision of CDHY outreach services
This position requires extensive in-state and out of state travel
Develop decision packages for funding to support program expansion

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in Deaf Education, Early Childhood Education, Deaf Studies or similar field of study with emphasis to DHH services
At least 5 years of experience providing direct educational or education support services for birth-3, preschool, and/or K-12 DHH students
Excellent communication skills with experience providing public presentations
Establish strong relationships and work effectively with staff, teachers, students, parents, community, and vendors
Ability to train, direct and delegate responsibility to staff
Ability to cooperatively collaborate with other departments or administrative staff in a timely, responsive manner to meet business needs and reach department and agency-wide goals
Ability to independently take initiative and work efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with little or no supervision
Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills, while maintaining diplomacy and professionalism
Ability to work with diverse groups of people
Must be willing to travel
Excellent managerial, leadership and team building skills
Familiarity with birth-3 Part C system, early intervention services, and working closely with parents/families.
Familiarity with early childhood and preschool settings, operations and overall early learning instructional programs and teaching strategies
Strong interpersonal and motivational skills and the ability to supervise staff in a detail-oriented, deadline driven environment
Demonstrated ability to meet quantitative and qualitative objectives.
Strong expressive (English/ASL) and written communication and presentation skills
Exceptional project management skills including the ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization and delegation
Ability to work with diverse teams to establish goals, objectives, and action plans

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing and establishing and recommending Board policies supporting Statewide Outreach Team activities
Experience and ability to monitor budgets and develop budget requests
Experience writing and managing state and federal grants
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to understand and interpretation of laws and regulations
Valid Washington State Administrator credential or ability to obtain the credentials is desired.
Prior supervisory experience preferred

The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf (MECDHH/GBSD) is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Finance and Operations Director who possesses strong communication skills, proven leadership skills and organizational qualities to fill a full time, 260-day position of Director of Operations.
Primary Responsibilities
• Oversee the Accounting, Technology, and Maintenance Departments including planning, organizing, assigning, and directing the work activities of direct staff in order to facilitate attainment of department work goals and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and guidelines
• Oversee the budget, financial forecasting, cash flow administration, and existing financial programs and services. This includes overseeing and leading the annual budgeting and planning process with the Executive Director and other Directors; administering and reviewing all financial plans and budgets; monitoring processes and changes; and keeping the senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
• Attend weekly Leadership Team meetings and assist Executive Director to promote continuous improvement and meet the organizations goals.
• Assist in policy development for the school as a member of the Leadership Team to ensure coordinated accomplishment of objective and efficient utilization of resources
• Attend Board meetings and present information when requested by the Executive Director
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in management, finance or accounting
• Minimum of 10 years’ of progressive accounting experience. School finance experience preferred. Human Resource experience a plus
• Minimum of 5 years’ of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of facilities and technology management preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions
• Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable

We are seeking a qualified Assistant Education Director to work with the Education Director to coordinate and implement a comprehensive educational program for students who are deaf and hard of hearing at Willie Ross School for the Deaf.

Primary Duties
• Ensure that the staff and students observe all educational, behavioral, and personnel policies and procedures of the school.
• Supervise the coordination, development and implementation of curricula.
• Determine and carry out appropriate disciplinary action and notify parents.
• Evaluate and monitor staff.
• Develop positive relationships with ETLs and chair team meetings for students.
• Review and oversee the writing and implementation of individual educational plans for students.
• Supervise the School-to-Work Program with regular site visits.
• Serve as substitute when short staffed.

Requirements
• Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of the Deaf.
• Management and/or supervisory experience.
• Intermediate rating on the SLPI or another comparable sign language proficiency exam within two years of hire.
• Support and the ability to follow a Total Communication Approach.

The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf (MECDHH/GBSD) is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Deaf-Education Director who possesses strong skills in Deaf education, communication skills, proven school administration and leadership skills and organizational qualities to fill a full time, 260-day position of Director of Statewide Education and Family Services.

Primary Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, supervise, manage and evaluate all Statewide Education and Family Services Programs Including:
o Deaf Education Site Based Programs
 Mackworth Island Preschool
 Portland Site Based Program
 Brewer Site Based Program
 New Site Based Programs
o Statewide Public School Outreach Programming for students age 3-22
o Kids Like Me Social Emotional Programming
o Statewide Family Learning Days /weekends
• Oversee accountability for the MECDHH/GBSD IEP process and provision of services
• Lead, guide and direct department coordinators to assist in the oversight and implementation of statewide programming
• Responsible for a system of supervision and evaluation for all Pre-k-12 staff
• Monitor the maintenance of required child records per Maine CDS/DOE and Local Entitlement grant requirements
• Collaborate with Child Development Services, Special Education Directors and community-based program administrators
• Administer allocated funds in order to ensure proper use and control of department
• Attend weekly Leadership Team meetings and assist Executive Director to promote continuous improvement and meet organizational goals.
• Attend Board meetings and present information when requested by the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in Deaf Education, or a related field, with coursework in school administration
• 10 years of experience in Deaf education to include classroom experience
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience
• Eligibility for State of Maine certification 292 Teacher of the Deaf
• Eligibility for State of Maine certification 030 Administrator of Special Education or ability to obtain within two years of hire
• Strong skills in the area of IEP Development and administration
• Ability to analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions
• Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable

See full leader profile and position description at:
https://www.nysd.net/superintendent-search.html

Position Summary
Leadership
Collaboratively develop a strategic vision for the future
Inspire staff, community members, and other key stakeholders
Cultivate a sense of community and belonging within the organization
Communicate frequently and clearly with diverse audiences about the organization, its mission, and its programs and services
Organizational Development
Supervise and coach the leadership team that oversees each department
Attract and recruit highly qualified talent
Develop and lead programs to provide high-quality services
Assess services needed by the community, conduct ongoing evaluations of programs and services, and implement programs to meet those needs
Direct procedures for the maintenance of records and files
Actively advocate for legislation that benefits the school and community
Board Relations
Support Review and make policy proposals to the Board
Uphold the directives and policies of the Board
Collaborate with the Board of Directors on strategic planning and fundraising
K-12 Education
Ensure all educational programs/curriculum meet district, state, and national standards consistently and seek appropriate and relevant accreditations
Oversee the effective use of personnel, facilities, and other resources toward promoting high academic achievement
Liaise with other school districts, state education department, and other educational groups
Evaluate student achievement, programs, and other data that
indicates the school’s overall academic performance
Support staff/faculty members and their professional competencies
Financial
Develop and maintain funding sources from both private and public sources
Oversee efficient, high integrity fiscal operations
Develop an annual budget for approval of the Board and monitor adherence to the budget Protect the integrity of finances and records
Outreach and Communications
Act as primary contact and liaison in all public communications Provide effective coordination with other organizations
Shape and approve information and public relations materials Develop an effective community relations program
Cultivates a favorable public image of the school

The Principal works with the Superintendent and other administrators to provide a comprehensive educational program for students. The Principal is the direct line administrative authority and professional leader of the department’s staff and students. Responsibilities include leadership of education programs, coordination of all activities of the department and collaboration with other departments in order to provide quality education for all students.

Candidates may have either elementary focus; secondary focus or PreK-12 focus.

Must be able to obtain the State of Iowa Educational Administrator license.

View job description on the current openings page of ISD’s web page: www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org